themselves
Translation
themselves
Examples
They taught themselves how to code.
They taught themselves how to code.
The children can dress themselves now.
The children can dress themselves now.
They themselves admitted it was a mistake.
They themselves admitted it was a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
[verb] + themselves (reflexive) referring back to the subject They taught themselves how to code.
[subject] + themselves + [verb] (emphatic) for emphasis They themselves admitted it was a mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: on their own
Etymology
A combination of 'them' and 'selves' (the plural of 'self').
Memory Tips
Used when the subject ('they') and the object are the same people or things. The action reflects back on the subject.